Industry News for Performance Health

International board adds to the body of research supporting Thera-Band and Biofreeze products.

Akron, Ohio – February 9, 2012 – The fifteen individuals appointed to the Thera-Band®
Academy's 2012 Scientific Advisory Board, known as TRAC, exemplify diversity in both disciplines and
cultures representing six countries and expertise in physical therapy, chiropractic, medicine, occupational
therapy, athletic training and massage therapy.

Phil Page, PhD, PT, ATC, Director of Thera-Band Academy, said, "I'm very proud of the
distinguished group we've built with TRAC. This is our fourteenth year of collaborative research projects
that help clinicians make evidence-informed decisions when using Thera-Band and Biofreeze® products.
It's amazing to have such as diverse group make this one-year commitment to work together to contribute
to this body of knowledge."

2012 Scientific Advisory Board Members -

Lars L. Andersen, PhD, National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen,
Denmark

Ashish Babhulkar, MD, Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune, India

David Behm, PhD, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada

Dr. Page added, "I believe our research gets better each year and this year is no exception. We're
going to have research presented on the mechanism and effectiveness of Biofreeze as well as clinical
outcomes using Thera-Band products."

The 2012 TRAC agenda includes:

EMG and biomechanical analysis of Thera-Band exercises

Effectiveness of therapeutic techniques using Thera-Band and Biofreeze products

"It has been a privilege to be a part of TRAC over the past 12 years," stated Todd S. Ellenbecker,
DPT, MS, SCS, OCS, CSCS, Clinic Director, Physiotherapy Associates Scottsdale Sports Clinic and
Director of Sports Medicine ATP World Tour. "The opportunity to meet and work with leading experts in
the field of rehabilitation and exercise science has led to an enhanced understanding of resistive exercise
worldwide. The ability to perform and share rehabilitative research with leaders internationally has been
an exciting and wonderful experience. The Performance Health team has a unique desire to ensure that
research and an evidence basis underlies their products. I am very happy to be part of the team and look
forward to our continued success."

Robert Topp, PhD, RN, Professor and Associate Dean for Research at Marquette University,
College of Nursing added, "I am a founding member of TRAC and I appreciate the collaborative
opportunity it provides. My work with TRAC has resulted in numerous research projects involving
interdisciplinary and international teams of researchers developing evidence-based clinical protocols
that improve the health and functioning of individuals experiencing pain and or functional limitations.
These research projects have resulted in a significant number of peer-reviewed manuscripts and
presentations at national and international scientific meetings."

The findings from these research projects will be presented at the 14th annual TRAC meeting being
held July 23-25, 2012 in St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada.

About the Academy
The Thera-Band® Academy was formed to scientifically document the benefits of resistance exercise and
pain relief, guide the company in its development of new product and exercise programs, and to promote
therapeutic exercise and pain management through professional and consumer education. The Academy
web site, www.Thera-BandAcademy.com, is a unique resource that connects healthcare professionals and
consumers to the ever growing body of knowledge on exercise. Registration is free and provides access to
the largest database of rehab exercises, protocols, research and education in the world.